Award

Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study", a project focused on retail, leisure, employment, and visitor accommodation within East Lothian. This tender, conducted through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, was initiated on June 26, 2020. The contract, valued at £83,970, was awarded to Ryden and signed on June 23, 2020. The expected community benefits include engaging with local youth through work and training opportunities, showcasing the Council's commitment to broader social impacts.

This consultancy opportunity is highly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in urban planning, economic analysis, and retail strategy. Businesses that can demonstrate their experience in delivering similar studies or have knowledge of the East Lothian market will be particularly well-placed to compete. The project not only offers a chance for direct engagement but also aligns with community-focused objectives, allowing successful bidders to establish solid connections within the region while contributing to local economic development.

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Notice Title

Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study including Retail & Leisure, Employment & Visitor Accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier to provide consultancy Services for a commercial needs study including retail & leisure, employment and visitor accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town.This tender process is a two stage process with the first stage consisting of a selection stage based on the ESPD.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

71410000 - Urban planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RYDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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